WFLA’s Holly Bounds talk with residents of Patten Heights Street who were upset when large parts of an 80-year-old Oak were cut to make room for the moving of a Tudor house in September. A lawyer for the man who moved the house said they offered to replace the tree and more, but the homeowner wasn’t […]
Author Archives: Barry Friedman
Barry Friedman founded Lkldnow.com in 2015 as the culmination of a career in print and digital journalism. Since 1982, he has used the tools of reporting, editing and content curation to help people in Lakeland understand their community better.
Posted inDining, Downtown
Dine and Play Board Games at Planned Venture
If you don’t think Danny Lott is enthusiastic about board games, just check his video promoting his upcoming Kickstarter project to start a game cafe in Lakeland. Or the YouTube channel dedicated to his game reviews.
Posted inA & E
Aaron Marsh: Popular Demand Led to Copeland’s Reunion
In advance of his band’s Saturday concert in Fort Lauderdale, Aaron Marsh of Lakeland’s Copeland explains why the band reunited to record a new CD six years after breaking up: Fans asked for it.
Posted inDowntown
Tokens Let Food Stamp Users Harvest Farmers Market Savings
Lakeland Downtown Development Authority On Saturday, Lakeland’s Downtown Farmers Curb Market becomes the 21st Florida market to offer “fresh access bucks” that give food stamp users access to half-price organic fruits and vegetables. Green tokens available to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can be used for Florida-grown fruits and vegetables, Florida honey or seeds and plants […]
Posted inSchools
Who Is Teacher of the Year at Your Favorite School?
Facebook: School School Board Here are the teachers of the year and school-related employees of the year at Lakeland-area public schools. The countywide finalists and winners will be announced Tuesday night at The Lakeland Center. For schools elsewhere in Polk, check the full list. * Bill Duncan Opportunity Center: Tracy McCants (TOY); Joyce Burgess (SRE) * […]
Posted inPeople
The People of Pigfest
Thousands are attending PigFest at Tigertown this weekend, and hundreds of them are posting photos on social media. Here is a selection of people enjoying PigFest.
Posted inNews Roundup
Read It in the Morning Paper
The Ledger News-you-can use from The Ledger this morning included the Timeout cover story on Pigfest, which kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday. Pigfest, which benefits local charities, has grown to a major event, attracting thousands. Fans even express their love on Facebook. Elsewhere in Timeout: A preview of Yakov Smirnoff’s performance tonight at The Lakeland Center […]
Posted inDining
Reececliff is on Instagram? What’s That? Pass the Biscuits, Please.
Reececliff Instagram page Does it seem incongruous to see old-timey Dixieland staple Reececliff Family Diner on Instagram? Kind of like seeing your grandpa trying to rap.